MacBreakZ offers a unique way of acquiring ergonomic skills that can save you a lot of discomfort and shield
you from serious health and career-threatening injury.

While preventative measures may quickly improve some milder conditions, such as eye strain, tension headaches
or neck & backache, recovery from more serious injuries and inflammations require a long-term
approach.

A gradual return to computer use must be carefully monitored and new life-long habits must be
acquired, as even a single short return to old habits can lead to a severe relapse.

Activity Monitoring

The break reminder component of MacBreakZ features sophisticated keyboard and mouse monitoring
(without
invading your privacy) that allows it to react to the way you are using your computer. What's more
MacBreakZ provides you with instant feedback on how you are doing and thus lets you find out more
about your
work habits.

Rest Breaks

MacBreakZ lives in your menu bar and its icon displays your current activity level, as well as how
much time is left until your next break.

Taking regular rest breaks is the foundation of both RSI prevention and recovery.
MacBreakZ optimizes the time between breaks and their duration by taking into account all relevant
factors including: the time elapsed, your activity level and your personalized profile.

Extensive Customization

When it comes to ergonomics, everyone is different and one size definitely only fits one! This is why
MacBreakZ offers a vast array of customization options to allow you to zero in on your optimal setup.

Adaptation Periods

MacBreakZ features a gradual adaptation of the interval between breaks and their duration. This facilitates a
gradual return to work, as well as making it easier to get used to taking regular rest breaks.

Setup Assistant

Ergonomic Advice

Most computer-related health problems can be prevented or at least mitigated through basic awareness of
proper
techniques and work station setup. MacBreakZ provides dozens of ergonomic tips
designed to educate and provide guidance.

Microbreaks

Microbreaks are very short (no more than a couple of seconds), but frequent breaks that are based around your
actual keyboard and mouse usage.
They are designed to identify and prevent the damage caused by long periods of intense typing or mousing and
are of special significance during recovery.

Discreet User Interface

MacBreakZ's innovative user interface is designed to keep you informed and
provides you with ample warning of impeding breaks. MacBreakZ won't steal your focus, but waits until you
have finished typing and mousing before starting a break. It is easy to temporarily disable for
presentations.

Stealth Mode

If you prefer not to advertise your use of a break timer, MacBreakZ offers a special "stealth" mode
that
provides only minimal feedback that would not be obvious to anybody looking at your computer screen.